About Me: Certified personal training with an emphasis in strength and conditioning. Background as an amateur MMA fighter with an extensive degree of training and the goal to pursue a professional MMA career upon graduation. Proud member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Firm values as a Scholar, Leader, Athlete and Gentleman.

About Me: I have a passion for personal training, instructing, and motivating clients to the fullest. The human body is meant to move and that’s what I like to help people do through strength, power, cardio, and sport specific training. I will devise specific exercise programs that track your progression all while keeping you challenged and having fun. As a personal trainer here at the WELL, I promise to bring a positive attitude combined with challenging exercises to suit your specific fitness goals.

About Me: My training philosophy with each individual is to create effective movement patterns in order for an athlete to perform at their best while also reducing the occurrence of injuries by implementing a pre-habilitation program.

Kailee Carlson

About Me: I have always had a heart for people and helping others achieve their goals. There isn’t anything quite like seeing someone persevere and achieve something that they have been working towards. I grew up playing sports and being an active person. After years of competition and fun with sports I went through a series of knee surgeries which ended up completely shifting how I approach fitness and physical wellness. I believe that you can achieve what you put your mind to and that with time and consistency you will reach your goals. Training for me is all about helping you get to where you want to be and being that motivator, positive voice and guide alongside of you as you put in the work and reach your goals. I am confident that training with me will assist you in learning new skills, developing a balanced and healthy lifestyle, and achieving your goals.

Marisa Hall

About Me: Sports have always been the driving force to Marisa’s passion for fitness. Growing up a three sport athlete in New Mexico, Marisa put in the hard work and hours to later earn a scholarship to play college basketball in the State of Colorado. Competing at the collegiate level and overcoming a detrimental season ending injury inspired her to pursue a health and fitness career. Excelling in the classroom she got a degree in Exercise Science, and a double minor in Phycology and Coaching. The experiences she endured during her career gave her the tools needed to confidently help those looking to lead a healthy lifestyle through fitness. She is inspired by those willing to get out of their comfort zones, face and overcome adversity, create and commit to personal goals, and establish a true love for improving and maintaining their health. Marisa’s approach to training revolves around a systematic style tailored to whatever goal the client may have: improve stability and endurance, build functional strength, improve sport performance, or lose weight. Her client’s goals become her own, and she believes the investment in ones health is the best one can make in their lifetime.

Michael van Buskirk

About Me: I believe that fitness is holistic and not only composed of physical activity, but also includes nutritional balance, mental clarity, and spiritual and emotional wellness. I don’t want people to just move and live; I want people to move and live with purpose. I apply this to my training in the form of functional movement- being able to apply hard-earned strength to real-world situations. I am also passionate about helping people in their weight-loss journeys.

My wife and I love international travel and spent five years in Southern Africa doing community development work before moving to the Sacramento area in 2013. Football takes up way too much of my time in the fall and I also enjoy ballroom dancing and dogs. (If you bring in a service dog, I WILL ask to pet it.)

If you are unsure about where to start, set up a time to see me for a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and start down your path to a healthy lifestyle.

Sophia Adaza

Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in Physical Activity, Conditioning, and Coaching- California State University, Sacramento

Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

About Me: I hope to inspire all my clients to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. All my life I have played sports, but it wasn’t until I came here to The WELL that I started my fitness journey. My passion for fitness started when I wanted to improve my endurance and strength for equestrian sports. I have been riding horses competitively for over 10 years and plan to compete at the professional level. Working out has made me a stronger person inside and out. With my knowledge in exercise programming at all levels of fitness, I can help you reach your goals.
I like to take a total body approach to working out, with emphasis on a certain muscle group per session. Come train with me and learn proper technique, build upon your skills, and increase overall sports performance all while leading a better, healthier life!

About Me: Physical wellness has the ability to transform the way a person experiences life. My philosophy is to have an environment that encourages people to learn and challenge themselves through exercise in order to be happier and healthier. With my knowledge and experience, I will help you develop skills inside the gym that will improve your experiences outside the gym. I started playing sports at the age of 5 and competed in water polo, lacrosse, and swimming throughout high school. In college, I found interest in recreation sports such as trail running, rock climbing, soccer, and olympic weightlifting. I have also overcome a major sport injury and use that experience to teach others about proper body mechanics and functional training. My experiences all over the map of sports and fitness led me to becoming a Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Performance Coach. My personal goals are accomplished by being a role-model to others because physical wellness should be a priority no matter what your individual goals or capabilities are. Your body is the only permanent home you will have. I enjoy coaching people of all different backgrounds and have worked with de-conditioned populations, senior adults, and everyone from novice to trained athletes. I am confident that I can develop a program that fits your individual learning style in order to help you reach your goals. No matter what your current fitness level is, everyone can benefit from working with a Fitness Professional. I have specialized knowledge to share and skills to teach you that can last a lifetime.

My passion has always been fitness - every aspect. It has been something I constantly fall back on and improve to help benefit myself and others. My hope for each of my clients is that they too find their passion not only for fitness but for achieving an overall healthy lifestyle.

I grew up playing sports including 15 years of soccer, and have experience in one-on-one training, group fitness and instructing hot pilates. I have spent the last year as a weight loss counselor helping my clients achieve all of their weight loss/nutrition based goals. I also have experience in bikini competitions. There is no dream too little or goal too big that cannot be obtained with a little motivation and a lot of hard work. My goal is to train with purpose, educate, and inspire each of my client to continuously pursue their best and healthiest self. My training philosophy is simple: set goals, work hard and enjoy the the journey to achieving optimal health.

Tayler Soroka

About Me: I have a passion for helping others. I realized this when I went on my first of four mission trips to Tijuana, Mexico to build houses for impoverished people. I saw firsthand that with my time, talents, and treasures I am able to help others around me. I have always had a passion for helping others and for fitness. Growing up I played soccer for 14 years and being on a team helped me not only develop a sense of bettering oneself but also how capable we are of accomplishing things we didn't even know we could.

Using my growing knowledge of the body and how it functions I am able to help push my clients to reach their fitness goals. Fitness to me is about more than just numbers, more than just input and output. It's about how you feel at the end of the day, if you gave it everything you had, if you are proud of your efforts. Training with me will help you to learn new tools, techniques and good habits to lead a healthier lifestyle.

About Me: Fitness is a unique experience to every person and requires an individualized approach to meeting their goals. I am looking forward to helping you achieve a healthy lifestyle and your fitness aspirations. I have always had a passion for fitness and helping others. The ability to guide clients, in a 1-on-1 setting, to a healthy lifestyle and achieve fitness goals only strengthened my desire to become a personal trainer. I come from an athletic background, varying from recreational to collegiate sports, and have learned the importance of an active lifestyle. With my knowledge and expertise, I am striving to strengthen and better the lives around me.